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Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S620 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was brought out 3 years earlier than the DV300F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S620 scores against the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung DV300F

 S620 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon S620

 DV300F S620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung DV300F

 S620 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S620 versus the DV300F.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and DV300F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (120g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 BP88
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $37 $200